Cerebras Systems
VP Legal, Strategic Transactions
Sunnyvale, CA · Vp
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About the role
- Cerebras has built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry.
- Following its IPO, Cerebras is focused on scaling its infrastructure to bring its ultra-fast compute to all users.
- You will also handle corporate structuring matters relating to such transactions.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end legal strategy and execution on a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, strategic investments, asset acquisitions and real estate transactions, including a focus on data center procurement and financing.
- Drive corporate organization and structuring, including foreign expansion, in support of acquisition activity.
- Manage a variety of outside counsel relationships.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to manage interdependencies and risk across customer and vendor relationships.
- People who are serious about software make their own hardware.
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and bar admission required.
- A mix of leading law firm and in-house experience required.
Skills
- Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.
Compensation
- The compensation range for this position will depend on the candidate's level of experience, and will include a bonus and significant equity.
Benefits
- 12-18 years of direct experience with M&A, strategic investments, equity and debt transactions, asset purchases, and other types of complex corporate transactions.
- The compensation range for this position will depend on the candidate's level of experience, and will include a bonus and significant equity.
Company info
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
- You will work closely with a fast-paced finance and infrastructure acquisition team, and advise the company's c-suite on our largest and most impactful transactions.
- At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry.
- Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
Equal opportunity
- Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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